South Asian culture

A depiction of South Asia (mostly orange) and its influence on neighbouring parts of Asia (lighter-orange).

South Asian culture is a mixture of several cultures in and around the Indian subcontinent. Ancient South Asian culture was primarily based in Hinduism, which itself formed as a mixture of Vedic religion and indigenous traditions, and later Buddhist influences. From the medieval era onwards, influences from the Muslim world (particularly Central Asia and the Middle East) and then Europe (primarily British) also became prevalent.

South Asian culture has influenced other parts of Asia, particularly Southeast Asia (see Greater India).

Religion

Main article: Religion in South Asia

See also

• Culture of Asia
• Category:South Asian culture
• Individual South Asian countries' cultures:
  • Culture of Afghanistan
  • Culture of Bangladesh
  • Culture of Bhutan
  • Culture of India
  • Culture of the Maldives
  • Culture of Nepal
  • Culture of Pakistan
  • Culture of Sri Lanka